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05 July, 2025
 

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Thank you, Donald!

Thank you, Donald!

''Thank you, Donald.'' All Europeans should be saying that out loud. What is the U.S. president really telling us in his own barbaric, rude, and incoherent way? ...

The lingering dust, the wayward wind, and the restless sky

The lingering dust, the wayward wind, and the restless sky

The air, heavy with dust, dims the light, casting a muted hush upon the world....

Concerns raised over dangerous sprays and waste management at carnivals

Concerns raised over dangerous sprays and waste management at carnivals

The use of hazardous sprays at carnival celebrations has come under scrutiny following a recent discussion before the Parliamentary Environment Committee....

Father sentenced to 25 years for attempted murder of his son

Father sentenced to 25 years for attempted murder of his son

A ''criminal court'' in occupied Nicosia has sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of his 9-year-old son....

UK Cypriot is Britain's oldest chip shop worker

UK Cypriot is Britain's oldest chip shop worker

At 91 years old, John Panayis is showing no signs of slowing down....

Parliamentary Committee on Environment pushes for harsher penalties on animal abuse

Parliamentary Committee on Environment pushes for harsher penalties on animal abuse

The way a society treats its animals reflects its level of civilization, stated DISY MP Savia Orphanidou after a meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment....

Dutch Royals 'shocked' by divided Nicosia in first Cyprus visit (pics)

Dutch Royals 'shocked' by divided Nicosia in first Cyprus visit (pics)

The Dutch royal couple's first-ever visit to Cyprus sent a powerful message of solidarity, shining a spotlight on the island's rich history — and its ongoing division....

Government under fire over community leader appointments

Government under fire over community leader appointments

Tensions are mounting over the government's controversial decision to appoint 209 community leaders in the newly established municipalities, ...

Strong winds and dust storms batter Limassol, toppling trees and causing damage

Strong winds and dust storms batter Limassol, toppling trees and causing damage

Blustery winds and dense dust from the Middle East wreaked havoc in Limassol on Wednesday, causing trees to topple onto vehicles and creating challenging conditions across the district....

The Cypriot billionaires behind the island's rise as a global business hub

The Cypriot billionaires behind the island's rise as a global business hub

Cyprus has quietly become a magnet for some of the world's wealthiest individuals, transforming the island into a hub for global business and investment. ...

Indian Film Festival Week 2025 to take place in Nicosia

Indian Film Festival Week 2025 to take place in Nicosia

The Indian Film Festival Week 2025 is set to take place from March 5 to March 9 at ARTos House in Nicosia, offering a unique opportunity for Cypriot audiences to experience the depth and creativity of Indian cinema....

World's largest iceberg grounds near South Georgia Island

World's largest iceberg grounds near South Georgia Island

The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has reportedly run aground off the coast of South Georgia, a British Overseas Territory in the Southern Atlantic Ocean, after drifting through the Southern Ocean near Antarctica since 2020. ...

EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

EY: The biggest risks facing Cyprus and governments worldwide

As we move further into 2025, governments around the world, including Cyprus, are facing a range of challenges....

Net-billing to replace net-metering: What you need to know

Net-billing to replace net-metering: What you need to know

Cyprus is set to transition from the current net-metering system to net-billing for new residential solar energy systems, with the backing of the European Union....

Dutch Royals' potato tour spotlights Cyprus-Netherlands agricultural ties

Dutch Royals' potato tour spotlights Cyprus-Netherlands agricultural ties

The Dutch royal couple's visit to Cyprus this week may have sparked varied reactions, but their tour of potato plantations in Xylofagou and a packing plant in Liopetri was far from a coincidence....

Paphos' local planning authority set to greenlight controversial tourist development

Paphos' local planning authority set to greenlight controversial tourist development

The Paphos Local Plan Authority (EOA) is on the verge of approving a contentious tourist development in Latchi, despite confirmed planning violations by the project's Israeli owners — sparking serious questions about the conduct of local authorities....

Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

Fire ravages three-story home in Egkomi, nearby residents evacuated (video)

A fire broke out late Tuesday night in a three-story wooden house in Egkomi, causing extensive damage and prompting the precautionary evacuation of nearby residents....

Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

Cyprus banks hit record high profits despite ECB rate cuts

Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) preparing for its sixth interest rate cut since June 2023, bank profits in Cyprus have soared, marking two consecutive years of record earnings. ...

Gnarly winds & dusty skies: Ride the breeze!

Gnarly winds & dusty skies: Ride the breeze!

So, here’s the scoop: A cheeky little low-pressure system and some rambunctious northeasterly winds are making their way through the area, bringing with them some atmospheric dust sprinkles (because why not?)....

Cypriots consume 142.7kg of vegetables per year, data reveals

Cypriots consume 142.7kg of vegetables per year, data reveals

Cypriots consume a significant amount of vegetables annually, with each individual averaging 142.7 kilograms per year, according to data from the Cyprus Statistical Service....

Human trafficking case at Kyrenia Port

Human trafficking case at Kyrenia Port

"Authorities" in the occupied part of Cyprus have extended the detention of six individuals suspected of human trafficking through the port of Kyrenia....

Solar panels installed in 405 schools

Solar panels installed in 405 schools

A total of 405 schools have had solar panel systems installed by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, alongside thermal insulation and waterproofing works....

Unemployment in Cyprus inches up but remains below EU average

Unemployment in Cyprus inches up but remains below EU average

Unemployment in Cyprus ticked up slightly in January 2025, reaching 5.0%, compared to 4.9% the previous month, according to new data from Eurostat. Despite the monthly rise, the overall trend remains positive, with unemployment lower than the 5.3% recorded in January 2024....

Vasilikos project needs another €200 million—will it ever be finished?

Vasilikos project needs another €200 million—will it ever be finished?

The ambitious Vasilikos gas terminal project in Cyprus is facing significant financial and logistical hurdles, with an additional €200 million needed to complete construction. ...

Hôtel-Dieu de France expands to Limassol

Hôtel-Dieu de France expands to Limassol

Investment in Limassol’s healthcare sector is gaining momentum, with the renowned Hôtel-Dieu de France hospital from Beirut set to establish a state-of-the-art medical center in the heart of the city....

Global fintech investment falls to seven-year low of $95.6 billion in 2024, but uptick in Q4’24 is a sign of cautious optimism says KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’24

Global fintech investment falls to seven-year low of $95.6 billion in 2024, but uptick in Q4’24 is a sign of cautious optimism says KPMG’s Pulse of Fintech H2’24

2024 was another difficult year for fintech, with just $95.6 billion of investment globally across 4,639 deals....

How Cyprus became the secret hub of the global porn industry

How Cyprus became the secret hub of the global porn industry

When people think of Cyprus, they picture sunny beaches, rich history, and perhaps a financial hub. But what few realize is that the island is also home to some of the world's biggest players in the adult content industry....

Larnaca Airport vendors dodge 60 cent water price cap

Larnaca Airport vendors dodge 60 cent water price cap

Travelers passing through Larnaca Airport might be surprised to find that while a government-mandated price cap sets the cost of a 500ml bottled water at just 60 cents, actually finding one at that price is a different story....

Lidl at its best: 15 years of dynamic presence in Cyprus

Lidl at its best: 15 years of dynamic presence in Cyprus

Lidl Cyprus celebrates 15 years of presence in the local market this year, a different celebration that shows us the character of the company, but also the reason why it has reached such a high level of preference among the Cypriot public. ...

Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

Nearly 100 Deputy Mayors in Cyprus paid to do nothing

Nearly 100 deputy mayors across Cyprus have been collecting taxpayer-funded salaries for the past nine months — without having any official duties assigned to them — due to loopholes in the local government reform, sparking frustration among both the public and the officials themselves....

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